Pokémon FireRed And LeafGreen Are Already "Best Sellers" On The Switch eShop Charts
Nintendo Life • • technology
Key Points:
- Fans express mixed reactions to the recent re-release of classic Pokémon games on the Nintendo Switch, with many criticizing the high price of around $20 for what they see as bare emulator ports lacking new features or quality-of-life improvements.
- Some players appreciate the availability of these titles on modern hardware and are hopeful that successful sales will encourage Nintendo and The Pokémon Company to bring more classic games, such as HeartGold, SoulSilver, and Ruby/Sapphire, to the Switch.
- Critics highlight the lack of enhancements like Pokémon Home compatibility or graphical updates, comparing the release unfavorably to other remasters and collections that offer more content and improvements for similar or lower prices.
- There is a divide between casual gamers who view the price as reasonable for nostalgia and
